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Robe Digital Spot 7000 DT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Version 1.7...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ..............................5 2. Unpacking ................................... 6 3. Introduction ................................7 4. Fixture exterior view ..............................7 5. Video inputs ................................8 6. Connection to the mains ............................8 6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 7000 DT ........................8 6.2 “Power down”...
  • Page 3 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 20.1 Kaleidoscopic effect ............................36 20.2 Circular effect (Fish eye) ........................... 38 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects ............................. 39 20.4 Iris effect on layer ............................. 43 20.5 Auto iris effect on layer ............................ 46 20.6 Zoom effects on layer ............................47 20.7 Another graphic effects on layers........................
  • Page 4 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.10 System restore .............................. 100 31.11 Cleaning ................................ 101...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 7000 DT ! Save it for future reference. This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Linux and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of graphic objects. The Digital spot 7000 DT uses DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and focus, as well as media fixture capabilities including loading images and movies. The graphics engine allows you manipulate position, scale, rotation, apply visual effects and colour mix each image.

  • Page 8: Video Inputs

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Rear panel of the fixture base 1 - DVI-I input (optional) - graph. engine 2 - VGA input (optional)- graph.engine 3 - 2x USB 4 - DMX output (5-pin XLR ) 5 - DMX input (5-pin XLR) 6 - ATX switch 7 - Fuse holder 8 - Power switch...

  • Page 9: Shutting Down The Digitalspot 7000 Dt

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 7000 DT There are two recommended ways how to shutdown the fixture: 1. A DMX controller can switch off the projector lamp and shut down the fixture with the "Lamp Off, Fixture Off"...

  • Page 10: Rigging The Fixture

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT using the actual fixture in m before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 9.
  • Page 11 DigitalSpot 7000 DT A pair of the Omega holders can be placed in 4 positions on the bottom of the base. Use 2 clamps (not supplied) with screws M12. To install the fixture on the truss: 1. Bolt clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder. 2.

  • Page 12: Dmx 512 Connection

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 10. DMX 512 connection The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin/5-pin XLR- connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
  • Page 13 DigitalSpot 7000 DT The the DigitalSpot 7000 DT is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input. Use a network cable category 5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network. RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view): 1- TD+...

  • Page 14: Folder Organization

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 12. Folder organization The library structure is reflected on the hard drive where all files for the library are stored. The whole library is contained within a special folder called ‘Media’. Inside the Media folder is a collection of folders (000,001...240) each named with a 3-digit number. Each folder following this convention represents a library folder and the 3-digit number represents the name of the folder.

  • Page 15: Control Menu Map

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 13. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Fixture Set DMX DMX Settings 001-512 Address Address Activate DMX...
  • Page 16 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Lamp Lamp On, Off Presetting On/Power On Lamp Off via On, Off Lamp On If DMX On, Off is Present Lamp Off if...
  • Page 17 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Microphone 1..10..20 Sensitivity Verbose Mode Verbose Mode 0 Verbose Mode 1 DMX Verbose Mode Synchro Verbose Mode...
  • Page 18 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Start Step 1-99 Save and Copy End Step 1-99 Music Trigger On, Off Play DMX DMX Program Program...
  • Page 19 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Resetable Strikes Fixture Projector Current Temperatures temp. 1 Projector temp. 2 Projector temp. 3 Pan/Tilt Board LED Panel Board 1...
  • Page 20 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 HTTP Access Set Account Allow Yes/No Anonymous USB Data USB1 Open Media Open Open Synchronize Synchronize to...

  • Page 21: Operating Modes

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 14. Operating modes Before operating the DigitalSpot 7000 DT from a DMX 512 controller, you need to define the source of DMX data, which may be: DMX 512 - data is transmitted over standard DMX cables. Set a valid DMX start address, which is defined as the first channel from which the DigitalSpot 7000 DT will respond to the controller.

  • Page 22: Fixture Information

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 3. Press the [ENTER] to move on the second number of the IP address 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the third and fourth number of the IP address. If you want to return back on the previously edited number, press [ESC]. The same way you can set the Netmask Address.
  • Page 23 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Display Adjusting --- This function allows you to change the display settings: Display Permanent On - This function allows you to keep the display permanent on or to turn it off after 5 minutes of inactivity of control buttons (wheel) Display Orientation - Select this function to adjust the display orientation: Normal orientation - A standard display orientation.

  • Page 24: Lamp On/Off

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Alphabetical Order --- The media files are assigned to DMX values in an alphabetical order. Numerical projection --- The media files are assigned to DMX values in a numerical order. Microphone Sensitivity --- Select this item to adjust the microphone sensitivity from 1 (maximum) to 20 (minimum).

  • Page 25: Stand-Alone Setting

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT The [RNS] encoder wheel controls movement between arrow fields on the control display and the [ENTER] button enables movement in menu.Pressing the [ENTER] on a circular field (marked "OK") confirms selected options. The [ESC] button-leaves menu without saving changes. 15.6 Stand-alone setting Use this menu to set options for a stand-alone mode as a selection of the program, programming and modifying user programs.

  • Page 26: Preview Mode

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Record DMX Program --- The menu allows to record DMX data that receives the fixture and then replay them again via the menu “Play DMX program”. There is a list of 10 programs for recording with unlimited steps each. Select desired program number and press the [ENTER] to enter the recording screen.

  • Page 27: Special Functions

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Lamp On Time --- Select this submenu to read the number of the operation hours with the projector lamp on. Total Hours - The function shows the total number of the operation hours with the lamp on since the DigitalSpot 7000 has been fabricated. Resetable Hours - The function shows the number of the operation hours with the lamp on that the DigitalSpot 7000 has been powered on since the counter was last reset.
  • Page 28 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 300-max.size. Regenerate Thumbnails - By pressing the "Enter" button the refreshing process of gobo/video thumbnails starts. This action should be performed if you have changed gobo/video files and the fixture was not switched off after the change , otherwise the refreshing process runs automatically at starting up of the DigitalSpot 7000 DT.

  • Page 29: Fixture Off

    Software Update --- This menu allows to update graphical software or hardware processors software. You have to download the latest version of the DigitalSpot 7000 DT software from ROBE website to your hard disk and then use either Ethernet network or the USB stick to move this file to the relevant folder in the DigitalSpot 7000 DT.

  • Page 30: Layer Keystone Parameters

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Setting all keystone values to 0 will place all four corners of the image at the four corners of the projector output. The keystone values can also be used to create interesting skewing effects. For the picture merging are important both the KeyStone X-ratio and KeyStoneY-ratio channels for correction of the image distortion caused by placing projectors at different distances from the final image.
  • Page 31 DigitalSpot 7000 DT To adjust desired image shape you can use the following (keystone) parameters on the gobo layer 2: 1. Layer zoom in X and Y direction. The channels Gobo zoom X coarse and Gobo zoom X fine allow 8-bit/16-bit zooming in X-direction. The channels Gobo zoom Y coarse and Gobo zoom Y fine allow 8-bit/16-bit zooming in Y-direction.
  • Page 32 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 3. Layer skewing along X and Y axis. On the channel Gobo effect 1 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the control parameters 1 an 2 you can skew the image in either X or Y axis. The channel Gobo effect 1 –...
  • Page 33 DigitalSpot 7000 DT On the channel Gobo effect 2 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the control parameters 1 you can squeeze the image in Y axis. Note. To allows this effect, the channel Gobo effect 1 selection has to be set to DMX=150.

  • Page 34: In Frame And Out Frame Parameters

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT After shaping the image by means of the parameters stated above, you can apply the global banner effects on the whole graphics output and this final image should appear for instance like this: 17. In Frame and Out Frame parameters You can select any segment of a video file for playback by assigning parameters for In Frame (start point) and an Out Frame (end point) as pictured below.

  • Page 35: Video Control

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT It is possible to skip a segment in the video file by setting the In Frame to a point following the Out Frame value. 18. Video Control The channel Gobo control defines how the current layer will be ‘composed’ with the previous layers and the playback options in each mode .The Digital Spot 7000 supports the following options: Copy mode (0-17 DMX): In this mode, the pixels of the layer are written on top of the previous layers.

  • Page 36: Playback Speed

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 19. Playback speed The Playback speed channel controls the speed of video playback at selected playback options. DMX value Playback speed Meaning 0 or 128 Normal speed Plays back video files at the original record. speed 1-127 Slow speeds from slowest to normal Plays back video files at an increasing speed, from the slowest to the original recorded speed...
  • Page 37 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Isosceles triangular Triangular 1 Triangular 2 DMX value Mosaic effect Examples Source picture Static Dynamic mode mode Centered Kaleidoscope (rough Note: As the effect does not cover all projection are, the image from the lower layer can be displayed at the sides of the effect.

  • Page 38: Circular Effect (Fish Eye)

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Meaning of the control channels depends on the kaleidoscope mode which has been selected: Static mode. Gobo effect 1- Parameter 1: Density of mosaic segments DMX value Function 0 - 255 Density of mosaic segments from large (0 DMX) to small (255 DMX) If the effect “Centered Kaleidoscope (rough)”...

  • Page 39: Rgb (Cmy) Effects

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Parameter 1 Character of the 0-255 concave no adjustment (128) convex (255) circular effect Parameter 2 X-ratio of the image 0-255 continual adjustment Parameter 3 Y-ratio of the image 0-255 continual adjustment 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects The RGB effects section on the channel Gobo effect 2 selection allows to apply a variety of RGB colour swapping effects to graphic objects.
  • Page 40 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Swap RGB to RBG (DMX value=54) – the effect swaps green and blue colour in all pixels. Red colour remains without change. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value Red colour element No change. Parameter 1 0-255 no adjustment (0 ) blue (255)
  • Page 41 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Swap RGB to BGR (DMX value=58) – the effect swaps red and blue colour in all pixels. Green colour remains without change. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value no adjustment (0 ) blue (255) Parameter 1 Red colour element 0-255...
  • Page 42 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Colour to Alpha (DMX value=62) – the effect changes the transparency level of an image´s element colour values. You can adjust the transparency of individual colours from completely transparent to full opacity using the control parameters 1, 2 and 3: Control Controlled item Function...

  • Page 43: Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Brightness scale (DMX value=69) – the effect changes the output intensity of brightness of the picture. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value Inclination of the Changes the inclination of conversion line for output brightness Parameter 1 0-255 conversion line –...
  • Page 44 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Gobo effect selection on the layer 4: Gobo effect 1 selection =91 (the effected has been activated) Gobo effect 1- Parameter 1 = 158 (iris size) Gobo effect 1- Parameter 2 = 2 (iris type) Gobo effect 1- Parameter 3 = 5 (texture mode) Visual effect on the projection screen when the Iris Effect On Layer is activated: Below, there is a description of the Parameter 3 for each group of texture modes ( examples in the table are...
  • Page 45 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 20-29 (Mode 3) 30-39 (Mode 4) The following modes (5-8) include black mask 40-49 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX (Mode 5) Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX Parameter 3 DMX value...

  • Page 46: Auto Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX 60-69 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX (Mode 7) Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX 70-79 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX...

  • Page 47: Zoom Effects On Layer

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Type of iris is changed after completing the open/close cycle The Parameter 3 allows to choose iris opening/closing command: DMX value Function Close iris Open iris Open and close iris at gobo change Open iris at gobo change, close iris at gobo change A default value for all three parameters is 0.
  • Page 48 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 129-255 DMX -turning by 360° to the left Diagonal position: 0-255DMX – top left corner bottom right corner Parameter 3 128 DMX - center of image Original P1=111DMX, P2=84DMX, P3=138DMX Example 2. Pixelation effect Activation channel Gobo Effect 2 Selection (on each layer) Default value Activation DMX value Control: Parameter 1...

  • Page 49: Media Content Management

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Original P1=81DMX, P2=0DMX, P3=85DMX P1=81DMX, P2=128DMX, P3=85DMX Example 4. Posterization effect Activation channel Gobo Effect 2 Selection (on each layer) Default value Activation DMX value Number of colours: 0 DMX - all colours Control: Parameter 1 1-255DMX - reducing of colours Parameter 2 Gamma correction: 0-255DMX...

  • Page 50: Moving Files Between The Fixture And Pc

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT - how much content you want to move - whether the fixture is currently connected to the Ethernet fixture link There is several methods for moving user content files and folders between fixtures and a local drive and between fixtures each other.
  • Page 51 DigitalSpot 7000 DT If all settings are proper, you will see "Media" and "Update" folders in the Windows explorer window and now you can work with them as local folders and files. See also "Special functions"--> "FTP Server". 2. FTP client in Mozilla Firefox If you use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, you can install FTP client into the browser.
  • Page 52 DigitalSpot 7000 DT To install FTP client for Mozilla Firefox on your computer. 1. Run Mozilla Firefox. 2.Select option “ Tools” from the Menu bar, select “Add-ons” item. 3.Select option “Get Add-ons” from the standard toolbar, type fireftp into the top left field and press Enter key. 4.Click on the Add to Firefox..
  • Page 53 DigitalSpot 7000 DT After installing FTP client, run Mozilla Firefox and type the IP address of desired fixture in ftp format e. g. ftp://2.97.181.89 and a Fire FTP window will appear. If you do not want to keep in mind IP addresses of all connected fixtures, you can use the Remote configuration program (by typing the IP address of one fixture to the web browser in http format e.

  • Page 54: Moving Files Between Networked Fixtures

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 21.2 Moving files between networked fixtures The option "Contents Synchronization" in a "Remote control program" running on your PC offers easy control of file transfer between networked fixtures via web browser. (For detail description of the Remote configuration program see chapter "Remote control of the fixture via web browser"...

  • Page 55: Remote Control Of The Fixture Via Www Browser

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 22. Remote control of the fixture via WWW browser The DigitalSpot 7000 DT offers a remote control of the fixture and diplaying useful information about the fixture including the gobo folders contents via www browser. The fixtures has to be connected via an ethernet (with Art-Net communication protocol) to a network. The PC or light console has to be connected to the same network as the fixtures.
  • Page 56 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Status Messages -the window under this option displays error and status messages. Special Functions - the window offers several items: "Thumbnails size" - changing the size of the thumbnails. The change takes effect in the item "Content". If you change the thumbnail size, use the button "Update" below the size box.
  • Page 57 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Content - by entering this window a complete overview of all gobo folders is offered, from which the folder to be view can be selected.Click a desired folder to display its content. Click a desired picture to zoom it in. Contents Synchronization - the window allows you copy (addition) media content from a current fixture to another fixtures on an ethernet network.
  • Page 58 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Remote Graphics Output - preview of the current projecting output. Remote RNS Display - the window "takes" the fixture´s control panel. You can browse and adjust all items in this fixture menu by means of your keyboard. Use the Up/Down and Enter/Escape keys. Remote Content - the window offers a table for definition of streaming sources.

  • Page 59: Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT To end the Remote control program, close WWW browser ( or use option "Logout" if you entered the program using the user name and password). 23. Picture merging The picture merging system allows to create a panoramic projection controlled from a light DMX console. The resulting seamless image consists of the images of the individual projectors.
  • Page 60 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Global effect 1- Parameter 1 The DMX value from the range of 1- 235 allows selection of desired image field configuration according to the tables on the following pages. Image field configuration Non-mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of Configuration...
  • Page 61 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Image field Total number of Image field Total number of value Configuration fixtures value Configuration fixtures W x H W x H 1 x 7 11 x 1 7 x 2 2 x 11 2 x 7 11 x 3 7 x 3 3 x 11...
  • Page 62 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Horizontally mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 2 x 1 10 x 2 4 x 1...
  • Page 63 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Vertically mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 1 x 2 5 x 4 2 x 2...
  • Page 64 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Vertically and horizontally mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 2 x 2 10 x 4 4 x 2...
  • Page 65 DigitalSpot 7000 DT The mirrored image configurations bring 2 advantages: 1. Resolution of the source image and merged images on the wall is the same in comparison with non-mirrored configuration (if you use suitable mirrored configuration – see example 3 below). 2.
  • Page 66 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Global effect 1- Parameter 2 The DMX values from the range of 0-255 are used to step segment by segment throw the image grid. The DMX value of 0 corresponds to the upper left segment of the image grid. The stepping runs from the left to the right and down from top (see example for field 8x3 segments bellow Global effect 1- Parameter 3 This channel enables to transform displaying of the segment edges-sharp or blended edges.

  • Page 67: Picture Merging Example

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Global effect 2 A DMX value of 20 enables fine adjusting of the red, green and blue gamma curve at overlaping edges to achieve consistent colour (brightness) of these parts of image. Note. After selecting desired image segment for the gamma correction (by means of the Global effect 1 - Parameter 2), set the channel Global effect 1 - Parameter 3 to 0 in order to display blended edges of the picture segment.

  • Page 68: Pre-Cut Content Mode For Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 24. Pre-cut content mode for Picture Merging The mode is useful when you want to cover large projection area with full resolution for each projector or you don't want to be restricted with limits of matrix configuration. The basic idea is that before projection you have to prepare the pre-cut content (e.g.
  • Page 69 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Size of segments in X-axis: L /[x-(b/100)*(x-1)] partX totalX =1024/ [3-(10/100)*(3-1)] the size of overlapping edges was selected 10% (b=10) partX = 366 pixels partX Since the size of the segments in Y-axis is the same as at the source picture, each of the 3 fixtures will project picture with resolution of 366x768 pixels.

  • Page 70: Effect Video Synchronization

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 25. Effect video synchronization The synchronization option can be set separately for each gobo layer (channels Synchronization to ID). The fixture synchronization acts with the fixture ID which is defined as the last number of fixture´s IP address. This fixture ID is shown on the fixture´s display.

  • Page 71: Projection Onto Angular, Cylindric Or Spheric Surfaces

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 26. Projection onto angular, cylindric or spheric surfaces If a projection on curved surface is required a correction of the shape distortions is necessary. The DigitalSpot 7000 DT supports projection onto angular screens, cylinders and spheres. 26.1 Curved surface support channels Global effect 2 This channel enables you to select desired shape of the surface: To simplify a correction process, there is a gobo with a net pattern (DMX value = 2) in a factory folder No.
  • Page 72 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Global effect 2- parameter 2 This parameter enables to adjust the horizontal length of the edge. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment, values below 128 move the edge to the left, values above 128 move the edge to the right. Global effect 2- parameter 3 This parameter enables to adjust the vertical length of the edge.

  • Page 73: Rectangle Onto Circle (Sphere) Mapping With Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT Note: If a projection of rectangle (square) on a circle (sphere) is selected on the channel Global Effect 2 (DMX value of 10 or 11), the meaning of the Keystone parameters in a DMX chart will be changed as follows: Type of control Channel DMX value Function...

  • Page 74: Video Processing On Gobo Layers From A Streaming Video Server

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 27. Video processing on gobo layers from a streaming video server A streaming video is a video that is continuously sent by one device (e.g. PC) and received by another device (DigitalSpot 7000 DT) over an ethernet network. 1.
  • Page 75 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 4.Switch off the Firewall on the PC, where the TightVNC server is installed. Hire is an example for Windows XP: 5. Run a Remote control by means of WWW browser at your PC, select option “Remote content” and write IP address of TightVNC server to the Source Address line in the following format : vnc:// xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g.
  • Page 76 DigitalSpot 7000 DT - Click on the "Properties" button and the following window will open. - Click on the item "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and the Internet Protocol Properties window will open. Set IP address to something like 2.X.X.X with an IP mask of 255.0.0.0...
  • Page 77 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 3. Install a VLC media player. - click on a VLC media player self-extracting package located on the hard disk and follow the on-screen instructions. After installing it, run this VLC media player. In a horizontal menu "File" click on "Open" and the following window will open.
  • Page 78 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Check the "HTTP" option in a Outputs column, type an IP address of the PC in the "Address" field and a figure port in the "port" field. Note: If you want to run more videos on this PC, you have to run the VLC media player for each video and every media player has to have a different figure of the port but the IP address will be the same.
  • Page 79 DigitalSpot 7000 DT A different setting of VLC media player for streaming of the PC desktop is required. Type the following line in the "Customize" field of the Open window: screen:// screen-fps=10 :screen-caching=100 Space The Stream output window has the same setting like for video streaming except the field "Bitrate (kb/s)" which should be set at the value of 8192.
  • Page 80 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 7000 DT which is to project data from a remote streaming video source in your WWW browser to run the Remote Control program. Select the option "Remote Content" and the following window will open: Type in the "source Address"...

  • Page 81: Rdm

    RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it. The ROBE DreamBox allows to utilize all DigitalSpot 7000 DT RDM functionality.Please read the Robe universal interface user manual for detail description of RDM possibilities.

  • Page 82: Citp/Msex Protocol

    For more information see at http://www.citp-protocol.org/ This screenshot comes from Chamsys console MagicQ working together with the Robe DigitalSpot 7000DT. The CITP protocol allows to report folders for live input and streaming. These icons serves for thumbnails preview on the control console:...

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 29. Technical specifications Electrical specifications Auto-switching power supply Input voltage range: 100-120V/ 200-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Max. Pover Consumption @ 230V: 780W (800VA), I=3.3A Power factor: 0.96 Projector Specifications Model:PLC-XP100L Light output:6,500 ANSI lumens Lamp:330 W NSHA Rated lamp life: 3,000 h (eco mode);...
  • Page 84 Electromechanical Effects Zoom Focus Mechanical iris Control 5“ TFT LCD display & Robe navigation system Web access for total control of fixture (user library management) Media Content Synchronization in web interface Protocol USITT DMX 512 169 control channels max. Support of CITP/MSEX protocol...
  • Page 85 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Accessories Omega holder (No.99010420)........2 pieces USB 2.0 flash drive with a System recovery utility..1 piece Optional Accessories VGA/DVI capture card set ( P.N. 99013317) – includes capture card DVI/VGA Unigraph and mounting accessories SDI/ASI capture card set (P.N. 99012445) – includes capture card SDI/ASI DTA-145-SDP and mounting accessories Air filter for DS 7000 DT, PLC-XP100L (P.N.
  • Page 86 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Illuminance/Image size chart for Long Throw Optics (throw distance ratio 2.7 - 3.5 : 1)
  • Page 87 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Illuminance/Image size chart for Short Throw Optics (throw distance ratio 1.2 - 1.7 : 1)

  • Page 88: Error And Information Messages

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 30. Error and information messages The warning icon (triangle) on the bottom-right side of the fixture´s screen indicates some error or information message which appears on the screen by pressing the [ESC] button. Pan Error The message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the yoke´s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC3 on the PCB in the fixture base.
  • Page 89 DigitalSpot 7000 DT LED Temperature Sensor 2 Short The message informs you that there is not communication between the sensor measuring the temperature of the LED module 2 and the control PCB. This connection is in short circuit. Dataprojector Temp. Read Error System message from dataprojector.

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31. Maintenance 31.1 Replacing the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the fixture from the mains. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 1. Use the tilt lock button (2) to secure the moving head in a horizontal position.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Projector

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.2 Replacing the projector If you need to remove the data projector, turn the power off and disconnect the DigitalSpot 7000 DT from the mains. If the projector lamp is on, wait 25 minutes until the projector has cooled. 1.

  • Page 92: Accessing To The Projector Control Buttons

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 8. Unscrew the three covers (9), (10), (11) from the pro projector housing . 31.3 Accessing to the projector control buttons If you need to use the projector control buttons which are situated at the side of the projector, move the fixture head to the horizontal position as figured on the picture below (if you look at the rear cover of the head, the warning writings has to be in a readable position), and remove the side plastic cover by loosening the 4 screws 31.4 Installing the DVI/VGA capture card...

  • Page 93: Installing The Sdi/Asi Capture Card

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.5 Installing the SDI/ASI capture card To install the optionsl SDI/ASI capture card. 1. Disconnect the fixture from power. 2. Remove both top covers (1) of the fixture base by unscrewing 14 screws (2). 3. Remove the cover plate (6) of an unused slots for SDI/ASI connectors on the rear panel of the fixture by unscrewing the 2 screws (5) M3x6.
  • Page 94 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Snap the two insulating washers with outer diameter of 10mm (10) into SDI/ASI connectors holder (8) and fasten this holder on the rear panel (3) with two screws M3x10 (9). The SDI/ASI cables (11) have to aim at the bottom of the fixture base.
  • Page 95 DigitalSpot 7000 DT Remove the capture card from its packaging and gently press it down into the empty PCI slot. Secure the bracket of the card to the chassis by means of the screw (20) with M3 thread. Screw the supporting spacer holder (16) back to the chassis 10.

  • Page 96: Installing The Optional Optics

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.6 Installing the optional optics To install the long throw optics (or short throw optics) follow the steps: 1. Disconnect the DigitalSpot 7000 DT from power. 2. Remove the front cover of the fixture head (2) by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners (1).

  • Page 97: Replacing The Fixture Air Filters

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.7 Replacing the fixture air filters Important! Check the air filters periodically and clean before they become clogged! Clean the air filters with a vacuum cleaner or you can wash them and put back dry. Replacing air filters in the fixture head. 1.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Filter Cartridge In The Projector

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.8 Replacing the filter cartridge in the projector. 1. Turn off the DigitalSpot 7000 DT and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. 2. Remove the projector from the fixture chassis as described in the chapter Replacing the projector. 3.

  • Page 99: Resseting The Scroll Counter

    DigitalSpot 7000 DT 2. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to Filter counter and then press the SELECT button. A dialog box appears showing the Used time option and the Scrolls remaining option. Use the Point buttons to select Used time.

  • Page 100: Replacing The Fuse

    "[USB]). Save this setting and exit SETUP. The fixture continues booting, wait until you see a full-screen menu titled: Image Manager for ROBE Digital Products Options: Write "rescue" for enter to Main Menu Type the word rescue on the keyboard and the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 101 DigitalSpot 7000 DT 31.11 Cleaning Turn the power off and disconnect the fixture from the mains before starting cleaning procedure. It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture.
  • Page 102 DMX protocol DigitalSpot 7000 DT - DMX protocol v. 1.7, April 5, 2012 DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Pan movement by 530° proportional Pan Fine 0-255 Fine control of pan movement proportional Tilt 0-255 Tilt movement by 280° proportional Tilt Fine 0-255...
  • Page 103 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel To activate following functions,hold DMX value 3 seconds 130-139 Lamp On step 140-149 Pan/Tilt reset step 150-179 Reserved 180-189 Zoom/Focus reset step 190-199 Mechanical iris reset step 200-209 Total reset step 210-215 Graphic engine reset/software update executing step 216-229 Reserved...
  • Page 104 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 224-255 Shutter open step LED Dimmer 0-255 Led module dimmer intensity 0 --> 100 % proportional Common digital effects for all gobo layers KeyStone Top Left X 0-255 Move top left corner X value to center (0-default) proportional KeyStone Top Left Y 0-255...
  • Page 105 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 2500 K step Digital Iris-type selection Circular ,outside-->in,sharp edge step Circular ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 1 step Circular ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 2 step Circular ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 3 step Circular ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) step Circular ,inside-->out,sharp edge step Circular ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 1...
  • Page 106 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Wedge wipe ,bottom-->up, fuzzy edge 2 step Wedge wipe,bottom-->up, fuzzy edge 3 step Wedge wipe,bottom-->up, fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) step Radial wipe ,left -->bottom,sharp edge step Radial wipe ,left -->bottom,fuzzy edge 1 step Radial wipe ,left -->bottom,fuzzy edge 2 step...
  • Page 107 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Horizontal two-way band wipe,bottom left-->top right step Vertical one-way band wipe,top left-->bottom right step Vertical one-way band wipe,bottom right-->top left step Vertical one-way band wipe,bottom left-->top right step Vertical one-way band wipe,top right-->bottom left step Vertical two-way band wipe,top right-->bottom left step...
  • Page 108 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 2 diagonal curtains, top left-->center<-- bottom right step Grid wipe 8x8,bottom right-->top left step Grid wipe 8x8,bottom right-->top left,inverse step Grid wipe 8x8,top right-->bottom left step Grid wipe 8x8,top right-->bottom left,inverse step Grid wipe 16x16,bottom right-->top left step...
  • Page 109 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Positioning from left to right (0-default) proportional Banner left rotation 0-255 Rotation +/- 45° (128-default) proportional Banner right positioning 0-255 Positioning from right to left (0-default) proportional Banner right rotation 0-255 Rotation +/- 45°...
  • Page 110 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Global effect 1- Parameter 3 0-170 Segment edge display for Pixture merging step 171-180 Showing aspect ratio of image projected on the wall step 181-255 Reserved Global Effect 2 None Vertical inside corner mapping P1, P2,P3 Vertical outside corner mapping P1, P2,P3...
  • Page 111 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 121-140 Reserved If Grabber Card is installed in the fixture 141-160 VGA input of DVI/VGA grabber card step 161-180 DVI-I input of DVI/VGA grabber card step 181-200 SDI input of SDI/ASI grabber card step 201-220 ASI input of SDI/ASI grabber card step...
  • Page 112 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 28-29 Reserved Video stream 2: 30-37 The same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 38-39 Reserved Substraction mode Video stream 1: step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) >...
  • Page 113 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) > 0, hold on last frame Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame...
  • Page 114 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel X inv. y rotate P1-speed Tile xy P1-amount Tile xy P1-speed XYZ rot. cube P1-speed XYZ rot. sphere P1-speed X rot. cylinder P1-speed Y rot. cylinder P1-speed Reserved Kaleidoscope none Squeeze in none Squeeze out none...
  • Page 115 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo disc mirror X none Gobo disc mirror Y none Gobo disc mirror XY none 78-79 Reserved Plane mirror X top inverse none Plane mirror X bottom inverse none Plane mirror Y left inverse none Plane mirror Y right inverse none...
  • Page 116 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo effect 2 Selection No effect Colour to black and white P1-amount Colour to black and white inverse P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse P1-amount Inversion P1-amount...
  • Page 117 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Swap RGB to BRG P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to BGR P1, P2, P3 RGB invert P1, P2, P3 Invert and swap RGB to BRG P1, P2, P3 Invert and swap RGB to GBR P1, P2, P3 Colour to Alpha P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 118 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Position Y fine proportional Gobo zoom X coarse 0-127 Narrowing proportional Centre (128-default) step 129-255 Widening proportional Gobo zoom X fine 0-255 Zoom X fine proportional Gobo zoom Y coarse 0-127 Narrowing proportional...
  • Page 119 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel In Frame Low Defines the beginning of a media file segment as a 0-255 proportional percentage of the movie length (0-default) Out Frame High Defines the end of a media file segment as a percentage of 0-255 proportional the movie length (255-default)
  • Page 120 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 48-49 Reserved...
  • Page 121 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 118-255 Reserved Playback Speed Normal Speed step 1-127 Slow speeds from slowest ---> normal proportional Normal Speed step 129-255 Faster than Normal ---> Fastest proportional Gobo rotation and indexing 0-63 Clockwise rotation from fast to slow proportional 64-127 Indexing...
  • Page 122 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Squeeze out none Bend X none Bend Y none Tile frame none Frame none Plane Flip X none Plane Flip Y none Plane Flip XY none Plane mirror X top none Plane mirror X bottom none Plane mirror Y left...
  • Page 123 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane mirror X,Y-inverse none 87-89 Reserved Circular effect (Fish eye) P1, P2, P3 P1-character, P2-X ratio, P3-Y ratio Iris on layer P1, P2, P3 P1-size, P2-iris type, P3-texture mode Auto Iris effect on layer P1, P2, P3 P1-speed, P2-mask type, P3-opening/closing command 93-94...
  • Page 124 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Brightness P1-amount RGB to GBR P1-amount RGB to BRG P1-amount RGB to RBG P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse timed P1-speed Colour to black and white timed P1-speed Colour to inverse timed P1-speed Cycle...
  • Page 125 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Brightness scale P1, P2 P1, P2 - inclination of conversion line Swirl effect P1, P2, P3 P1-radius, P2-angle, P3-diagonal position Pixelation effect P1, P2, P3 P1-num. of pixels (X), P2-num. of pixels (Y), P3-position in X-axis Cross-stitching effect P1, P2, P3 P1-pattern density, P2-colour of stitch, P3- position in X-axis...
  • Page 126 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 129-255 Widening proportional Gobo zoom Y fine 0-255 Zoom Y fine proportional Synchronization to ID No function step 1-255 Synchronization to fixture ID proportional Gobo layer 3 Dimmer 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (255-default) proportional Gobo Folder selection 0-20...
  • Page 127 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, hold on last frame Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step...
  • Page 128 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, hold on last frame Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame...
  • Page 129 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo fine indexing (rotation) 0-255 Fine indexing (rotation) proportional Gobo effect 1 Selection No effect Zoom sinus P1-speed Zoom bump in fade out P1-speed Zoom fade in bump out P1-speed Reserved Zoom in fade P1-speed Zoom out fade...
  • Page 130 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane mirror XY segment 1 P1-speed Plane mirror XY segment 2 P1-speed Plane mirror XY segment 3 P1-speed Plane mirror XY segment 4 P1-speed Plane tile 2x P1-speed Plane tile 3x P1-speed Plane tile 4x P1-speed...
  • Page 131 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel kaleidoscope - mode and mosaic segment selection: Square -static mode P1, P2, P3 Square -dynamic mode P1, P2, P3 Right triangular - static mode P1, P2, P3 Right triangular - dynamic mode P1, P2, P3 Isosceles triangular - static mode P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 132 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Key Black inverse P1-amount Key White P1-amount Key White inverse P1-amount White flash P1-amount Black flash P1-amount Alpha flash P1-amount Invert flash P1-amount BW Flash P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse Flash P1-amount Gradient Wipe X P1-amount...
  • Page 133 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel P1-zoom, P2-X-speed, P3- Y-speed 97-149 Reserved Layer keystoning P1,P2,P3 P1-squeezing/stretching in X, P2/P3-compressing & expanding in X/Y 151-199 Reserved P1, P2,P3 Picture merging - R/G/B gamma adjustment in blended edges P 1- red, P 2 - green, P 3- blue 201-255 Reserved Gobo effect 2 -Parameter 1 0-255...
  • Page 134 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Straming from remote sources step 253-255 Reserved Gobo selection White step 1-255 255 Gobos (one by one) step If Live input (251 DMX) is selected on channel 143: White screen step 1-20 Video composite input-PAL system step...
  • Page 135 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 18-19 Reserved Addition mode Video Stream 1 step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 4) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 4) >...
  • Page 136 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 88-89 Reserved...
  • Page 137 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel XY pos. circle clockwise P1-speed XY pos. scroll up P1-speed XY pos. scroll down P1-speed XY pos. scroll left P1-speed XY pos.scroll right P1-speed Right-left diag. down scroll P1-speed Right-left diag. up scroll P1-speed Left-right diag.
  • Page 138 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane cross tile 5x inverse none Plane cross tiler 5x none Plane cross tiler 5x inverse none Plane bar none Plane bar inverse none Plane bar left-righ none Plane bar top-bottom none Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 139 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Centered kaleidoscope (fine)-static mode P1, P2, P3 Centered kaleidoscope (fine)-dynamic mode P1, P2, P3 Stat. mode:P1-density, P2-content (coarse), P3-content (fine) Dyn. mode:P1-density, P2-size and pulsation, P3-movement 114-149 Reserved Layer keystoning P1,P2,P3 P1-skewing in X, P2-skewing in Y, P3-squeezing/stretching in Y 151-255 Reserved Gobo effect 1 - Parameter 1...
  • Page 140 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Mean filter P1-amount Laplacian filter P1-amount Emboss filter P1-amount Sharpness filter P1-amount 45-49 Reserved RGB effects: RGB subtract All Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB add All Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB add non-black Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB substract/add All Pixels P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 141 DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo effect 2 -Parameter 3 0-255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo Position X coarse 0-127 Movement forward proportional Centre (128-default) step 129-255 Movement backward proportional Gobo position X fine 0-255 Position X fine proportional Gobo position Y coarse...

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